How To Get From Tortuguero To Tamarindo Best Way

How To Get From Tortuguero To Tamarindo Best Way – You can go by car, bus, van and private transfer.

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What Is The Distance From Tortuguero to Tamarindo?

The distance from Tortuguero to Tamarindo is 379 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time from Tortuguero to Tamarindo is around 6 hours and 30 minutes by car from La Pavona. Read here how to get from Tamarindo to Tortuguero the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Tortuguero to Tamarindo?

The cheapest way from Tortuguero to Tamarindo is by bus for $20 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 10 hours depending on the transfers and waiting time.

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WHERE TO STAY IN TAMARINDO

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Tamarindo. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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HOW TO GET FROM TORTUGUERO TO TAMARINDO

BOAT PLUS BUS FROM TORTUGUERO TO TAMARINDO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Tortuguero to Tamarindo is by bus plus boat. First you will have to ride the boat from Tortuguero to La Pavona and later a few buses from La Pavona to Cariari, San Jose and Tamarindo.

BOAT SCHEDULE FROM TORTUGUERO TO LA PAVONA

The boat schedule from Tortuguero to La Pavona is starting at 5 30 am, 9 am, 11 am and 2 45 pm. The boat fare from La Pavona to Tortuguero is around $5 USD and it includes a suitcase/backpack.

The boat ride from Tortuguero to La Pavona will take around 1 hour (it can be less or more). Outside these boat’s schedule (estimated time not fixed). There are also private boats (more expensive) going from Tortuguero to La Pavona.

BUS FROM LA PAVONA TO CARIARI SCHEDULE AND FARE

There are only 4 daily buses leaving from La Pavona to Cariari starting at 7 30 am, 10 30 am, 1 pm and 4 30 pm. The bus from La Pavona to Cariari will take around 2 hours and the bus fare is around $2 USD.

BUS FROM CARIARI TO SAN JOSE SCHEDULE AND FARE

Once in Cariari you will have to take a bus from Cariari to San Jose running every 15 minutes. The bus travel time from Cariari to San Jose is around 2 hours and the bus fare from Cariari to San Jose is around $4 USD.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE COSTA RICA TO TAMARINDO

The bus schedule from San Jose to Tamarindo is leaving from San Jose Empresa Alfaro. The buses are leaving starting from 7 am, 11 30 passing by Liberia to 3 30 pm. The bus fare is around $10 USD and the travel time from San Jose to Tamarindo is 5-6 hours. 

The total travel time from Tortuguero to Tamarindo is around 10 hours by bus plus boat. The total bus and boat fare from Tortuguero to Tamarindo is $20 USD.

TAXI/UBER FROM TORTUGUERO TO TAMARINDO

The travel time by taxi from Tortuguero to Tamarindo is around 6 hours and 30 minutes from La Pavona after riding the boat from Tortuguero.

The taxi fare from Tortuguero to Tamarindo is around $350 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

BEST WAY FROM TORTUGUERO TO TAMARINDO

The best way from Tortuguero to Tamarindo is by bus plus boat if you go on a budget for a total of 10 hours travel time. You will pay around $20 USD including the bus coming from La Pavona, Cariari, San Jose and Tamarindo with the boat from Tortuguero.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Tortuguero to Tamarindo is around $350 USD and 6 hours and 30 minutes travel time starting from La Pavona.

Happy Travels!